Whenever I run a geoprocess overnight, it seems my computer reboots. Does ArcGIS save some log file information? Where does it save it?
For example, when I run a large dataset or image process I need to perform overnight, does it save the logfile that tells you what it performs from start to finish?
If you have logging turned on, you will be able to see your geoprocessing results in a log file. The "Log geoprocessing operations to a log file" option (under Geoprocessing [menu] -> Geoprocessing Options... in ArcGIS 10 or under Tools [menu] -> Options -> Geoprocessing [tab] in ArcGIS 9.3) will do what you're looking for.
Default locations for these files are C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\ESRI\ArcToolbox\History in Windows XP and C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\(Local or LocalLow or Roaming)\ESRI\ArcToolbox\History in Vista (and presumably 7).
More details from Esri here.
C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\ESRI\Desktop10.3\ArcToolbox\History on Windows Server 2012 with Desktop 10.3.
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Jul 3, 2018 at 13:17
You can also review the process by looking at the geoprocessing results window.
As mentioned by nmpeterson, go to the Geoprocessing menu, but then go to --> Results --> Current Session. Expand the Messages option to review the actions and processes.
I know this is an old question but I like to look at the ArcToolbox History folder. It is a more complete picture of what you are doing - ie it will show you all the inputs and outputs for building a Service Definition file not just GP tools used.
C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\ESRI\Desktop[VERSION#]\ArcToolbox\History
